Safety and Environmental Support Domiciliary Care Training Resources

Domiciliary Care - Safety and Environmental Support Awareness

This pack introduces 'safety and environmental support' for learners and staff new to the role of care work. It details what this support is and key aspects to be considered for each individual receiving care.

Presentation, Handout, End of session multiple choice assessment, case studies with reflection questions, case study reflection questions answers.

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Overall Aim:​ To introduce staff to the importance of ensuring a safe and clean living environment in domiciliary care settings, focusing on preventing accidents and promoting the well-being of service users. ​ ​

Learning Objectives:​
Identify common hazards in domiciliary care environments andhow to reduce risks.

Understand the importance of safety aids in promoting service user independence and safety.

Know the role of carers in maintaining a clean and safe living space.

Presentation (60 slides)
Aims and Objectives
Introduction
What is Safety and Environmental Support?
Why is Safety Important?
Ensuring a Clean and Safe Living Space –Role of the Domiciliary Care Worker
What Are Their Duties?
Service Users and Their Care Plans
What Should a Carer Do if Something Isn't in the Care Plan?
Identifying Hazards and Risks -Common Hazards
Common Hazards
How to Spot Potential Hazards That Could Lead to Accidents
Acting Within Legal Responsibilities
What the Law Says About Safety and the Environment in Domiciliary Care
What a Care Worker Can Legally Do (Without Asking a Supervisor)
What a Care Worker Must Report to a Supervisor
What Other Care Staff or Professionals Are Responsible For
How to Spot Potential Hazards That Could Lead to Accidents
Importance of Immediate Action in Domiciliary Care
Preventing Accidents and Injuries
Reducing the Impact of Hazards
Demonstrating Responsibility
Supporting Trust Between Service Users and Carers
Ensuring Legal and Ethical Compliance
Helping Prevent Future Hazards
Introduction to Safety Aids in Domiciliary Care
Mobility Aids
Grab Rails and Handrails
Non-Slip and Fall Prevention Aids
Emergency and Monitoring Aids
Kitchen and Daily Living Aids
Bed and Chair Safety Aids
The Role of Safety Aids in Promoting Safety
How to Encourage Service Users to Use Safety Aids to Maintain Independence
The Role of Carers in Ensuring Safety Aids Are Well-Maintained and Correctly Positioned
Summary of Key Points
References and Further Reading

Word Documents
Handout
End of Session Assessment (Multiple Choice)
Case Studies (5) and Reflective Questions
Reflective Questions - Answers

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